Elena Pampoulova defeated Miriam Oremans 7-6 6-4 in the Budapest round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Miriam Oremans came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Elena Pampoulova claimed a first win over Miriam Oremans in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-13 | Palermo | QF | clay | Miriam Oremans | 6-0 6-2 |
| 1998-06-22 | Wimbledon | R128 | grass | Miriam Oremans | 2-6 6-3 6-2 |